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In reply to the discussion: Trump says the US will help in Asia quake. A former official says the system is now in 'shambles' [View all]littlemissmartypants
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Is going to be interesting to watch. Especially when the tracker says P2025 has effectively ended USAID 100%.
The only entity that escaped cuts is Samaritans Purse.
Samaritan’s Purse Dodges Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze
https://archive.ph/hcsfg
https://archive.ph/hcsfg
Let's see what "disaster aid" they are able to provide for the poor people suffering from this earthquake. Laying on of hands? Bilking the locals? Passing out Trump water to victims?
P2025 progress tracker:
https://www.project2025.observer/?search=USAID
Thanks for the post, BRDS. ❤️
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Trump says the US will help in Asia quake. A former official says the system is now in 'shambles' [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Saturday
OP
"Let's see what "disaster aid" they are able to provide for the poor people suffering from this earthquake."
BumRushDaShow
Saturday
#8
Absolutely. Everything from him is a lie, a distraction, a con, a manipulation.
Midnight Writer
Saturday
#25
For those of us who have empathy we must step out of ourselves to understand Trump.
twodogsbarking
Saturday
#26
Despite cuts, "there has been no impact on our ability to perform those duties," Bruce said.
LymphocyteLover
Saturday
#14
I wonder if this might turn into an embarrassment for him; if he makes promises that the mighty US
Alice B.
Saturday
#23
He will hire some people of asian decent and do a photo op. They will be from the wrong country.
twodogsbarking
Saturday
#33